Moving to Oman from Bahrain
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahrain to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bahrain to Oman, you would find that Oman is 9.9% cheaper than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,296 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly OMR19,902 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bahrain to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
BHD28,296 → OMR19,902
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 26.2% less
Groceries
pay 7.0% less
Transportation
pay 5.9% more
Housing
pay 8.8% less
Childcare
pay 15.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Bahrain to Oman, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Oman?
Top countries of origin for Oman's foreign-born residents.
- 1,375,667
- 316,467
- 250,092
- 88,261
- 74,739
- 46,233
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16.1,140
Bahrain
Key Indicator Comparison
How Bahrain and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain performs better than Oman across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahrain generally does better on environment, though Oman leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bahrain performs better than Oman across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manama | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Manama | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Bahrain Meteorological Services,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain and Oman. To live, work, or study long-term in Oman, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Oman's immigration authority.
Bahrain passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oman than Bahrain?
Generally yes: Oman runs about 31% cheaper than Bahrain on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BHD28,296 comparable salary, that's around OMR4,976 in Oman for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oman?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahrain and Oman.
Is Oman safe for expats?
Bahrain performs better than Oman across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Bahrain?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Bahrain?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
Both Bahrain and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.
